It took a couple of extra days, but I really had to force myself to sit down and reflect on 2017. Anyone else feel like every day was the end of days (without the hope of Arnold Schwarzenegger coming to the rescue)? Most of it was revisiting some dark days in this climate, days where I was literally afraid to walk outside my door, but it was also a good reminder to wake up every day, be brave and fight for those I love and the dirt I'm standing on. Here's what I took away from last year, and what to do going forward in 2018.

2017 in Review

The Ups

Got outside my comfort zone

Got woke

Got closer to my significant other

The Downs

Mental health took a real beating this year

Watched distance grow significantly in relationships w/friends and family